The Proposal

71. Untie

Rowena stared at the little box cradles in the palm of her hand, not believing her eyes. This was all going so fast, happening too soon…

She wasn’t sure she was ready for this.

“Open it,” his familiar voice whispered in her ear, his hands playing with the belt of her dressing gown, slowly untying the simple knot.

Not entirely aware of her actions, she did so, her eyes widening at the single ruby embroidered with sapphires which winked up at her.

Godric knelt in front of her. “Rowena Ravenclaw, will you do me the honour of being my wife?”